Life-saving procedure to remove excess fluid from the sac around the heart, relieving pressure and restoring normal cardiac function.
A critical intervention for cardiac emergencies
Pericardiocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure to remove fluid from the pericardial sac. It is used to:
Quickly reduce pressure on the heart caused by fluid accumulation
Obtain fluid samples to diagnose infection, cancer, or other conditions
Help the heart pump effectively by relieving external pressure